Whatever you say King George III Loyalist (Tory) Colonists who sided with Britain in the American Revolution Whatever you say King George III

Common Sense (Thomas Paine) A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that criticized monarchies and convinced many American colonists of the need to break away from Britain Wake-up Colonists!

I have the POWER! Tyranny Single individual holding immense, if not absolute power through a state or in an organization

Violation of allegiance toward one's country, especially the betrayal of one's country by waging war against it Treason

Continental Army Leader The army created by the Second Continental Congress in 1775 to defend the American colonies from Britain Leader

Money… I will risk my life for money. Mercenaries Hired foreign soldiers (Germans) Sweet Hat Money… I will risk my life for money. German

John Paul Jones We’re Sinking!! American naval officer famed for bravery, his most famous victory was the defeat of the British warship Serapis, during which he declared, “I have not yet begun to fight!”

Benedict Arnold One of America’s most gifted officers who turned traitor

Treaty of Paris A peace agreement that officially ended the Revolutionary War and established independence of the United States from Britain